The Governor of Maryland must have some awesome dental insurance because he couldn’t stop showing off those pearly whites last night.
It wasn’t a smirk like he is known for.
It wasn’t a birth of a child or “I just got elected Governor of Maryland”.
It wasn’t a Jameson and Bushmill smile.
It was a “Welcome to Chotchky’s do you like my 37 pieces of flair” smile.
It left me with a case of the Mondays.
He smiled as he talked about the deep recession, he smiled when he talked about record job losses, he smiled when he talked about insurance companies classifying being a woman as a pre-existing condition, he smiled when he talked about Romney cutting taxes on billionaires, firing teachers and police.
But then something happened. He mentioned cutting Medicare again and giving the money to billionaires and he realized he repeated himself and he became angry…and you wouldn’t like him when he’s angry. Is the incredible Hulk going to come out? Wait… wait… oh he’s happy again, thank goodness; he remembered that his handlers wanted him to be Bruce Banner tonight. Back to the smile. I feel much safer now that he’s doing this riff about Swiss bank accounts. And this is where he enters what he figured was his money line, and he delivers it with a head bob that makes you think the smile really was because of some Jamesons or Bushmill, “Governor Romney, just because you bank against the United States of America doesn’t mean any of us are willing to sell her out.” The smile is there the entire time he delivers the canned line.
But the only bit of sincerity that existed in the entire speech was when he was talking about his parents; then that smile faded. It continued through his “how much less” portion, but you could tell that he kept remembering that the handler told him to smile more because it would creep back in. Again, not a smirk, but this used car salesman smile that makes you feel a little dirty.
With the exception of discussing his parents and what that led to, everything about the speech was fake and overly enthusiastic. From the podium pounding to the “Forward, Not Back”, there was nothing real there and that’s where the Governor really missed his opportunity.
And it was a rare opportunity he was given since his Hillary Clinton backing made it so he didn’t have a speaking role in 2008. And unfortunately for Governor O’Malley, he doesn’t have another 8 years to get another opportunity to make a new impression because 2016 is coming fast.
Wow, what a column on your esteemed governor. Most of my friends in Maryland can’t stand the guy. Maryland, my former home, is now the most liberal state in the country. It is also in the top four as being the most expensive to live in. It’s interesting that one can live a little over a mile from Maryland and live in a completely different world. By now you probably know that I live in PA and escaped from Maryland many years ago and will never live in Maryland again.
O’Malley wants to be president, and that has been obvious from day one as he showed those shiny teeth every time he opened his mouth. It may be difficult for him to attain that position as the Republicans have a whole stable of bright, young people who could challenge him.
Perhaps someday we will be able to close the borders so that folks like you will be forced to stay in your new home state and enjoy the services they provide, as well as the income level you can expect, without the state of Maryland interfering with your chosen lifestyle.
Hi Cathy,
Couldn’t agree more… It is sad that our State is ruled by the the liberal power centers of Prince Georges, Montgomery, and Baltimore City.
if you have a few minutes, Google “Lou Dobbs a tale of two states” or search it up on Youtube, and watch his comparison of Maryland and Virginia… very enlightening…
O’Mally, selling pensis with a mouth full of Obama samples.
Gov Martin O’Mouthy should tell everyone about his policies for Maryland…..tax,tax,tax and then when they can’t afford anymore, tax them some more, while he sits on his throne! I sure don’t see him spreading his wealth!
Over at Red Maryland Mark Newgent calls out the Governor for recycling a lot of his speech from his own campaign kick-off and his State of the State address.
http://redmaryland.blogspot.com/2012/09/in-prime-time-slot-omalley-recycles-old.html
I like the “Office Space” references. His theatrical facial expressions give me the creeps. Sort of like hoping you don’t feel hands on your shoulders during a prostate exam.
O’Malley’s speech reminded me of Jack Fitzgerald’s auto commercials with the notable exception that Fitzgerald does a better job (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mqMUMGJ6B-4).
For a high school pep rally, maybe O’Malley earns a B. “What do you want?” “MORE…JOBS!…EDUCATION!…ROADS!” “Who isn’t going to give it to us?” “Governor Romney!”
Thus completes the national footnote for Martin O’Malley.
Whimsical. Glad you are back.
As a lifelong Marylander, I am profoundly embarrassed whenever MOM has access to a microphone with
a nationalany audience. When he doesn’t exude overwhelming smarm, we are witness to phoniness of the highest order.Although he wins honorable mention for Most Improved DNC speaker, it is nonetheless painful to have to endure.
He fits right in with the rest of those liberal story tellers. If Americans are so dumb not to see that Obama’s policies are un-American, as he and his wife are also, and we are worse off than 4 years ago, then they deserve this idiot for President for 4 more years. Sadly, our children and future Americans don’t deserve him. I hope better sense prevails in this election and people make a decision on something other than race and his charisma. Adolf Hitler had great charisma also.
Ironic how your statements about Obama are so pertinent to Jesse Bane. Bane is a liberal, union puppet, truth be damned, story teller who takes credit for everyone else’s ideas and efforts. To compare him or anyone to Hitler seems a bit extreme, but your point is taken. Obama, O’Malley, and Bane, same party, same ideas, hopefully same unemployment line for all three.
No, onpoint, you are wrong. Don’t put people in neat little compartments where one size fits all. That is why I don’t go to Campaign for Liberty meetings. I like to think for myself and I have been following politics in this county for a lot of years and that includes the election for Sheriff. Every 4 years we go through this crap and anyone who has been in this county for 25 years knows it. Marc Eaton talks about the Sheriff’s Office he knew is gone. So are a lot of things, including unopposed sheriff elections as in the days of Bill Kunkel. I am a Republican whether you will acknowledge it or not. I have been a Republican all of my life. That does not mean that I only vote for Republicans and that is because I try to choose who I think is best. No, Jessee is not a macho sheriff. He does care about people and treats the public with respect. Deputies work for the sheriff and they are also voters. If they feel he is too tough to work for, then they should vote against him. But some of the crap that comes across this site is incredible. A lot of it is nothing more than conjecture when it comes to what he knows or what he thinks. A lot of deputies liked Meadows because he acted macho which some liked. It didn’t play well with the citizenry who paid his salary. He never served a day as a deputy of any rank, yet that was the good old days. It is crap. Be honest, it is an election for sheriff, and each side wants to win. The rest of the posters are tea baggers or Campaign for Liberty Members. While I respect their objectives, you still have to think and use your own judgement on what priorities mean. This RINO label is equal to anyone who disagrees with Obama being racist.
Monster,
You are the one who put Obama in a “neat little compartment” with Hitler and then you tell me not to do it too? What is okay for you is taboo for everyone else. Very Baneish of you.
What time are you hosting the cross burning?
Q, you left out something that people of your twisted view of the world usually say. You didn’t call me a racist. That is all the left and Democratic Party have. They sure don’t have any ideas on how to fix this economy. Harry S Truman would be ashamed to be called a Democrat.
Have plenty of ideas, theories, etc. In fact, I’m not even a Democrat. Doesn’t change the fact the you’re a bigot.
Actually Bush Senior would be ashamed to be a Republican. Both parties are so outside the middle they can’t see straight. Truly sad
Everyone stop arguing, everything is better now…… The democrats just voted to allow God into their convention.
Just because God is in your platform does not mean you are any of the sort. Anybody can profess to be doing “Gods Will”. And many a dictator since civilization started has wiped out thousands in doing so. The Crusades were all about putting God first…on the tip of a sword while wiping out civilizations who did not confess and pay to the church.
I’d rather see parties walk the walk, than sit there and talk the talk. hypocrisy at its finest.
So you are going to use the crusades and dictators as an excuse for three votes no on God? Pretty lame.
The only thing missing was a rooster crowing.
Also, I think this event highlights the hypocrisy of several of the groups tied to the Democratic party.
Q.,
Way to go. Instead of referring to me as a racist, you use the word bigot. That is what it always comes to. That is all you have. You probably don’t have a clue what the word means, just using it to deflect your own ignorance.
Monster, you are clearly both, so let’s not split hairs.
Billy Jack, tell me what I posted that makes me a bigot or racist. My guess is that you are the racist and bigot. Try this technique on someone who cares what you think.
Are you playing that game where you want me to take the bait and define “bigot” so that I tell YOU when it means? Silly goose.
How about backwards, close minded toolbag? Is that better?
Q, You like bait do you. What kind of a sucker are you? Go ahead show your ignorance by referring to those who disagree with your ideas as bigots and racists. A majority of Americans I believe are getting tired of this tactic.
Oh my. You are so scary smart and intimidating. Just keep commenting on anything and everything on The Dagger. I continue to be entertained by you and your nonsensical missives.
By the way, you are still a bigot.
and Q. you are still a jackass.
Onpoint, you don’t know much history either do you? Had you ever read how Hitler came to power you would understand the danger we are facing now. It isn’t hearsay information, it is a fact. Tell me o’ wise one, how this president could be elected without any qualifications or experience running even a small business. I have never heard of a president of this country sealing his birth certificate, college information, and have no friends from the past. Tell me how this president could pass a major health care law without the congress (Democrats) not knowing what was in it and that included the Speaker of the House. Tell me how a man who had served as president for two months was given the Nobel Peace Prize and fighting a war in Afghanistan. Tell me how he defies Arizona’s attempt to keep out illegal aliens. Tell me about his position on the American flag, that the U.S. is no longer a Christian nation, no longer attends the National Day of Prayer but does attend Muslim activites, on gun control, and why has the Social Security Administration bought hollow point amunition. Tell me how he feels on redistributing the wealth. Tell me about the backgrounds of many of his cabinent members. Adolph Hitler came to power not by revolution, but by slowly taking over the democratic government of Germany. He, too, was a great speaker and very charismatic. He also promised change for Germany, and he delivered it. It wasn’t the change that they thought it would be. So, Onpoint, what I am saying is read history instead of some of the posters on this site. You might actually learn something.
That’s hilarious.
As a great historian once said paraphrased ‘those who don’t learn the lessons of history are doomed to repeat them. Don’t waste your time on this site, read. You will learn something instead of your distorted view of the world.
Q., what is hilarious is your lack of any meaningful comeback. It is obvious that you are out of your league. Go read.
Answering and engaging you would be like playing with a toddler’s toy. I would bore so easily. You don’t scare me. Go bully someone else. Or try to. Maybe if you wore your white sheet…..
Q., I am waiting for you and Billy Jack to tell me what I said that was either racist or being a bigot. I defy you to have the guts to tell me and everyone on this site. You know nothing about me and make an accusation because I don’t agree with you. Through that race talk around all you want, people are sick of it. YOU ARE THE RACIST. I will eagerly await your answer to my question.
Billy Jack, I am eagerly waiting for a response to my question.
as president, Clinton supported the 1999 repeal of the Glass-Steagall Act, a law dating back to the Great Depression that separated banking from high-risk financial speculation. Robert Rubin, who had been Clinton’s first treasury secretary, helped broker the final deal on Capitol Hill that enabled the repeal legislation to pass. Some financial historians say the repeal of the law paved the way for banks to invest in risky investments like mortgage-backed securities and collateralized debt obligations that played a role in the 2008 financial meltdown. This is for all of you Democrats who like to blame Bush for the economy that Obama “inherited”. It amazes me that so many people allow Obama to blame the lack of jobs on the Bush presidency four years later. Informed people know that unemployment has gotten worse during Obama’s four years.
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Hey, Q and Billy Jack, I am still waiting for the answer to my question. Every time I see your post, I am going to ask for an answer so that all of the readers can see it. It is easy to accuse someone, so tell us what I said.
Yawn……
Q, That is the brightest thing you have ever said on this site. Keep up the good work. Did I say work, I doubt you do.
Didn’t someone (not very bright) just say:
“You know nothing about me and make an accusation because I don’t agree with you?”
Just go curl up on the couch and cry about your Mommy.
Although, I must confess, the endless stream of insults and you trying to goad me into debating you is pretty funny.
Hey, wait. Don’t you have a load of white wash to do?
Q., you still haven’t answered my question because you can’t. Make out of that whatever you want, but you won’t answer my question because you can’t. No, I don’t have any white wash to do, I have to educate illiterates.
One final thought, Q., you aren’t racist are you. “you have a load of white wash to do.” That’s the pot calling the kettle black isn’t it?
“No I’m not!” “Yes, you are.” I love how I’ve been able to get you to devolve to a middle school level.
If you’re educated, then I’m Glenn Beck.
And wouldn’t it just chap your ass to find out that I’m an African-American homosexual atheist with an MBA who’s about to adopt a Korean baby with my life partner?
Q., you need mental help. I haven’t made any comments to any of the things you have mentioned above. Do you have a chip on your shoulder? Are you looking to be the abused and downtrodden? I have a Ph.D., so what? As Jack Nicholson said, “You can’t handle the truth.” Grow up. I don’t care what you are. But, if you have an M.B.A., I wouldn’t advertise it. You might want to contact the correspondence school and get your money back.
Oh, you SLAY me. Such a quick wit. Please, since you’re SO educated, what was the topic of your thesis?
They’ll apparently give any knob a doctorate these days.
And no chip, just really enjoying getting a rise out of you.
Hey, Q., use that high class education and answer the question that I have asked you rep
eatedly.
What a whiner….
To whom it may concern: If you’re arguing facts with a liberal, you’re wasting your time. If they can’t “feel” it, they can’t understand it, and they certainly don’t use facts often to support their positions. Someone rightfully just said, if you think there’s no voter fraud in the Democratic Party, just take a look about letting GOD back in. All three times they voted no, but the Mayor of San Francisco “ay’ed” in the affirmative.
This idiot on here that says he has “devolved” your comments down to a middle school level may be right. After all, he can’t speak to you on a level any higher than he’s on.
How sweet. Monster cried to his big brother Mike.
q., I am still waiting and all you can reply are absurd comments. If you can’t answer the question then just admit it. Be honest with us and yourselves, you are just talking. I would call that being a loser.
Q., still waiting for your response to my question. How pathetic you are with an M.B.A. and can’t and won’t answer a simple question.
Waaaaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhhh
Hey Q., good reply. Amazing what you know with your M.B.A.
Still waiting for an answer as to the topic of your supposed thesis.
My thesis was the covert role in the Panama Canal construction and it’s ramifications on Latin America. Now, you answer my question.
Q., give me your name and address and I will send you a copy.
Q., I have come to the conclusion that you are all talk. What a shame for liberals everywhere. I was hoping that you would use your mail order M.B.A. and enlighten us all on how I was a racist and a bigot. The fact that you don’t respond to this reveals you as all talk and no walk.
Q. where are U ?